St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School

Previous inspections

• 4 May 2018Academy conversion letter
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KS2 Results

Pupils

Pupils

215

Capacity

218

Girls / boys

45% / 55%

Free school meals

9%

Staff

Teachers (FTE)

8.5

Teaching assistants (FTE)

4.7

Leadership (FTE)

2

Part-time teachers

46%

School workforce census, 2025/26.

What is St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted last inspected St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School on 18 October 2022 and did not give an overall grade.

How do I apply for a place at St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School?

Apply through the council where you live by 15 January for a Reception place starting that September. Children start Reception in the September after their fourth birthday. You can usually list between 3 and 6 schools in order of preference, and offers are sent on 16 April, or the next working day. As a Church of England school it may also ask for a supplementary form, and its admissions policy says whether it does.

Does living near St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School guarantee a place?

No. Distance only counts when St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School has more applicants than places. Then its admission criteria, set by its academy trust, decide who is offered a place first. Children in care or adopted from care come first by law. Most schools put brothers and sisters of current pupils next, then distance or a catchment area. As a Church of England school, it can give priority to children on grounds of faith. How far away the last place went changes every year, depending on who applies.

How many pupils are at St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School?

St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School had 215 pupils aged 4 to 11 at the latest school census. Its official capacity is 218. It is a mixed school.